What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Area Team Lead position at Vallourec North America?
Your Role at a Glance
You’ll play a vital role in our (department) team by:
- Lead maintenance crews during assigned shifts, ensuring corrective tasks are executed safely, efficiently, and with high quality, including reporting and entering a follow up request after a temporary corrective maintenance.
- Managed shift-based maintenance activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution of corrective tasks and proper reporting of temporary repairs requiring follow-up.
- Prioritize work orders based on production needs, safety risks, and equipment criticality.
- Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting equipment issues and coordinating emergency repairs.
- Communicate shift activities, issues, and completed tasks to incoming teams and supervisors.
- Responsible for executing planned activities when no corrective maintenance is required.
- Provide hands-on support and guidance for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs.
- Ensure proper use of tools, PPE, and maintenance procedures in line with site safety standards.
- Support root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and assist in implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate records of completed work in the CMMS (SAP), including parts used and labor hours.
- Conduct daily equipment walkdowns to detect early signs of wear or failure
- Facilitate rapid root cause analysis (RCA) immediately after critical breakdowns
- Ensure lessons learned from failures are integrated into PM routines and SOPs
Reliability & Preventive Maintenance Support
- Assist in executing and improving preventive maintenance (PM) routines.
- Identify opportunities to reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Monitor equipment condition and escalate concerns to engineering or reliability teams.
- Support TPM initiatives and basic condition checks performed by operators.
Team Development & Training
- Mentor junior technicians and support cross-training across maintenance disciplines.
- Participate in safety meetings and lead toolbox talks focused on maintenance best practices.
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce safe work practices and ensure compliance with lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
- Report safety incidents, near misses, and equipment hazards promptly.
What Sets You Apart
We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:
- 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled roles.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems (preferably SAP) and basic documentation practices.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Proven leadership ability in a shift-based, team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication and coordination skills across departments.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical certification or vocational training in industrial maintenance is preferred.
- OSHA 10/30, LOTO, and other relevant safety certifications a plus.
- Willingness to pursue additional training in reliability tools and leadership.
What Powers Your Performance
Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:
- Communicate clearly and constructively
- Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
- Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
- Take accountability and show initiative in their work
- Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
- Prioritize safety and act with awareness
- Embrace feedback and use it to grow
- Maintain high attention to detail
- Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
- Support and develop others through shared learning
How We Support Your Success
We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
- 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
- Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
- Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
- Paid Vacation Time
- Performance-Based Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.